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(d) Peter Rabbit Helps the Children A SPRINGTIME PLAYLET By EVA WILLIAMS MARCH BROTHERS, Publishers 208, 210, 212 Wright Avenue, LEBANON, OHIO ^IV Copyright, 1922, By March Brothers. TMP92-007483 ^EP2r22 'CI.D H1958 Peter Rabbit Helps the Children CHARACTERS Shirley — A school girl. RosALYN — A school girl. Eleanor — A school girl. Jack — A boy chum. Other boys and girls if desired. Elm Tree — A boy. Pussy Willow — A girl. King Oak — ^^A boy. Barberry Bush — A girl. Other boys and girls as trees and bushes if desired. First Violet — A girl. Second Violet — A girl. First Lily — A taller girl. Second Lily — A taller girl. First Daffodil — A girl. Second Daffodil — A girl. First Crocus — A small girl. Second Crocus — A small girl. Dandelion — A girl. Peter Rabbit — A. boy. 4 PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN Sun — A boy. South Wind — A girl. Gentle Rain — A girl. A small boy to carry cards with words : "Second Day", "Third Day", etc. on stage to tell the audience of a change of time. COSTUMES Boys and Girls : School togs. . Peter Rabbit : Cub suit of white canton flannel with cap and mittens, ears lined with pink. [Pattern may be obtained at any store selling patterns.] Trees : Large branches of respective tree held by boy or girl. Barberry : Branch with berries made of red crepe paper. Lilies : White crepe paper dresses. Green about the shoulders with white petals for neck and caps. Crocuses : Dresses of white crepe paper tinted with water colors. Lower part of skirts made in scallops. Caps made to represent an inverted crocus — green and white tinted. Daffodils : Very similar to crocus — made of two shades of yellow paper. Dandelion : Entire dress made of yellow paper, fringed, — hat to match. Green hose with tuft of yellow on toes. Violets: Dresses of dark green and violet crepe paper. Cut green in shape of violet leaves — large for skirt and small for shoulders. Cut violet to represent the flower. These may be veined with ink and yellow paper pasted in the center. PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN b Sun : Boy dressed in yellow carrying a large disc of card-board covered with yellow. South Wind : Dress of delicate pink, blue or yellow cheese cloth, with flowing sleeves. Gentle Rain : Dress of gray crepe paper. Cut in ribbons like fringe. Special care given to the parts forming sleeves in order to give them the appearance of falling rain. Peter Rabbit's Home: Something to represent mound of earth, hole at one side. SCENE I [Home Scene — Tzuo girls busy zvith sewing or playing with dolls, depending on the size of children. They are talking seriously.] Shirley: Did you hear what Eleanor said about the little Gillum children? Rosalyn : Yes, and I have wondered what we could do. . [Jack and Eleanor enter.] Jack: Hello, don't you know the sun is shining? Shirley : Yes, we know it. Jack : Then why don't you come out, it isn't cold. Rosalyn : No, it isn't too cold for us, but you know Eleanor saw those poor little Gillum children and they haven't enough to keep themselves warm. Their mother said she hoped Spring would surely come soon. Jack: Well why should you worry yourself, you have warm clothes haven't you? Eleanor : Oh Jack ! what a selfish boy you are. Jack : I am not selfish. 6 PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN Eleanor : It's selfish to think only of your own comfort and not of others. Jack : Then I'll not be that way, I'll think how to help those children. Now say, I can give a coat and some mittens; would that be selfish? RosALYN : Oh, no, Jack, that would be very kind. Shirley : That would be lovely Jack, but don't you suppose there are several people who would like to see Spring come? Jack : I know — we can go find Spring. But where would we go? Spring just comes but where she comes from I don't know. Eleanor: I know; Others [looking at her] : Where? Eleanor : Over in the woods and the meadows, for I heard my sister say that she and some of the girls were going over to see if Spring was coming. Jack : Let's go and tell Spring to come now, that the children need her. The birds and flowers would be glad too. Everybody loves Spring. [Children put on zvraps and leave.] SCENE II [Stage decorated as ivoods. Boys and girls repre- senting trees and hushes stand here and there on stage, children representing flowers take squatting positions and droop their heads. A piece of hrozmi paper or cambric may he used to cover the flozvers until the proper time for their appearance.] [Children come in, look ahout but see no sign of spring.] Eleanor: Jack, I didn't say sure Spring was out here. Wait a minute, I'll ask this Elm Tree. Elm Tree, could you go with us to find Spring? PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN 7 Elm Tree : Little girl, Spring must be here some- place, I have felt such a change in my body. And too, I feel the tiny blossoms trying to get out of my branches, but I can't leave this place to help you. Eleanor: Did you hear tluit; well Jack, you go ask the Pussy Willow tree. Jack : Pussy Willow we are looking for Spring ; there are some little folks who are cold and we want Spring to come. Have you seen Spring? Pussy Willow : No, I haven't, little boy, but the way my branches feel I know Spring is near. I should like to help you, but I rtiust stay right here for I have many little pussies to care for. Jack: Now what do you think of that, I think that is selfish just thinking about herself. Well, Ell ask the Oak Tree — he is the King of the Eorest. King Oak, will you help us find Spring? King Oak : Children, I feel my roots taking stronger hold in the ground, and my branches tingling with new sap. If I should leave here now, it would cause great trouble, for I always have my acorns ready for the squirrels to gather for winter. Jack : That's good of you Oak Tree. We couldn't ask you to move. RosALYN : Ell ask the Barberry Bush, she looks so pleasant. [Advances to Barberry bush.] Could you tell us where to find Spring? You are sO' pretty in your red berries. Barberry: Yes, Little Girl, I always try to look pretty so the birds will see me. Be careful, little folks, don't make me drop any berries. I try to keep 8 PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN them until the Spring brings something fresh for the birds. I think Spring will be here soon for I feel my whole system changing. RosALYN : We are so glad to have met you Miss Bar- berry Bush ; it's a pleasure to meet such helpful folks. 'Miss Barberry: You might ask the flowers. No doubt some have been out looking for Spring. Children : Thanks, we will. Good-bye. [As they zvalk out, they find something that looks like flozvers.] Jack : Look here girls, doesn't this look like flowers were trying to look for Spring? Girls: Yes it does. , Shirley : Sh, step lightly now, and I'll tap on the ground. [Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap, tap.] [Little heads come up from under brozvn coverings.] First Violet: Who's tapping? Some one calling? First Lily [calls]: Sister! I thought I hea^-d someone calling. Second Lily: Yes. [Rising inflection.] Second Violet : So did L I know I heard tapping. I am going to take a peep. Oh, its cold ! Oo, the wind blows. Guess I will have to lie down again. Second Lily: Was it Spring? Second Violet : No, its cold up there. First Violet : I am going to see for myself. [Raises head.] It's not as cold as when I came out last year. [Sees children and becomes frightened.] Don't pick me. I just looked out to see if Spring was here. PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN V Girls: No, we will not little flower, but will you tell us where to find Spring. We know some chil- dren who are so cold and we came out here to get Spring. First Violet: I hope you find her and tell her to come. I am sorry for those children, for I am about to have a chill myself. I think I will lie down and i^over with these dead- leaves. [Disappears.] RosALYN : Oh, she has gone. T wanted to ask her about the little worms who live near her. Jack [Disappointed] : Shall we go home? No one can help us. The trees are busy and the flowers are cold. Girls : Yes, we may as well go. [As they pass near front of the stage one child discovers a crocus.] Shirley : Oh, look here, Spring surely has been here and been frightened away. Here is a little crocus trying to hold up her head. RosALYN : You must be mistaken ; crocuses wouldn't be here. Shirley: Oh yes, once there was a house over there [pointing] and it burned. Don't you see, these crocuses have belonged to the children of that house. Jack : Let's tap around here and see what happens. 'Tap, tap, tap. First Crocus [lifting up her head] : Ts that the wind again? Jack: No, little crocus, did the wind chill you? Second Crocus [lifting head] : Has that wind passed by? 10 PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN Jack: Yes he has gone. If we can find Spring, he will not come back soon. First Daffodil [jumping up] : Who said Spring? That wind almost froze me. I was just lifting my head, when he came whistling by. He frightened me terribly. [Shaking.] It's cold yet. Where is the Merry Sunshine? Eleanor: We don't know. If we could find Spring she would bring warm winds, gentle rains and the sunshine too. Second Daffodil: We really need Spring. With these cold winds and no sun we will take cold and die. Jack : We asked the trees to help us but they were too busy getting ready for Spring's coming and not one of them could help us find her. First Crocus: Did you see Peter Rabbit? Shirley: Do you think he could help? First Crocus: I haven't a doubt but that he will help. It is near Easter and he may be busy, but he always has time to make folks happy. Shirley: W'e will see him this very afternoon, won't we? [Looking at others.] Children: Yes, we will. First Daffodil : Tell Peter Rabbit that if the sun shines, we will be ready for Easter as soon as he is ready with the eggs. Shirley: Thanks little flowers, we will do as you say and we hope to find Spring to keep you warm. [Children go quietly over to Peter Rabbit's home.] PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN 11 Jack: Peter Rabbit! [Tap, Tap] Peter Rabbit! [Tap, tap, tap] Peter Rabbit! Peter Rabbit [anszuers rather sleepily] : Who calls Peter Rabbit? Is someone in trouble? Jack : Yes, Peter Rabbit, little boys and girls and trees and birds and flowers and 'most everybody. Peter Rabbit [putting out his Jiead] : What's the cause of so much trouble in this Glad Old World? Shirley: Peter, it's because we can't find Spring. The children are cold and the trees and flowers are so cold. Peter Rabbit: What's that you said about the flowers ? Rosalyn : They sent us to see you. They said you always were kind and would help us. Ihey said to tell you they would be ready for Easter if the sun would warm up a little. Peter Rabbit: I'll just be honest, children, I've been so busy with that long list of the places I have to take Easter Eggs, I just forgot to go see Mr. Sun, South Wind, and Gentle Rain. But I v/ill do that, I will be glad to help. Jack: Could you start right now, Peter Rabbit? Peter Rabbit: Oh no, not now. I'll be over in the woods in the morning when Mr. Sun comes up. You don't understand but I am afraid to go now be- cause I have to pass the houses where there are dogs. They never have chased me but rabbits feel safer after dark. I'll be there in the morning. Rosalyn : Thanks so much Peter Rabi)it. We will be so glad. 12 PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN SCENE III ["Second Day." Same as Scene II.] Peter Rabbit [craivling out of his home] : Ho! Ho ! Does look like a late spring. Too bad. Too bad. Ah, here comes Mr. Sun. I didn't get here a minute too soon. [Sim advances on stage very very slowly. Peter Rabbit goes about looking at the flowers, trees, etc.] Trees and Flowers: Sing "Waiting to Grow." Peter Rabbit : Poor little things, you have been so chilled by those cold winds. Perhaps -Mr. Sun will warm you, and the South Wind will bring you Gentle Rain. [Hops off stage.] [Sun walks about, shines on flowers and they move.] South- Wind [entering] : [Music — Flowers lift their heads and szvay back and forth.] [''Third Day."] [Thunder (Music) is heard from zvithout and the Sun disappears. Gentle Rain enters.] Trees and Flowers: Sing "April Showers." ["Fourth Day."] Peter Rabbit [entering] : Well, it seems much more pleasant tonight. I think my spring work will go on nicely now. [Examines flowers and bushes.] Since I am not needed here now, I will get back to my Easter work. [Goes back into home.] PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN 13 SCENE IV [Same as Scene III.] [Children in a group ivaiking home from school, carrying books, etc. Jack, Eleanor, Shirley and Rosalyn leading the way.] Jack: Look at these trees, they sure have been busy. Shirley: And these modest Httle violets are up. Rosalyn : Here is a dandeHon, with her crown of gold. Boys and Girls: Sing — 1st stanza of "Dandelion." [As song is finished, dandelion shakes her Jiead.] Eleanor : Oh ! such a lovely daffodil. Spring is surely here. First Daffodil: Yes, Peter Rabbit asked the Sun, South Wind and Gentle Rain to visit us, and we are all so happy now. Jack : Everything looks like spring had come to stay and I am glad Peter Rabbit helped us. Eleanor : Let us all thank Peter Rabbit for all he has done for us. [Children call at Peter Rabbit's home.] Rosalyn [knocking]: Peter! Peter Rabbit! Have you come home? Peter Rabbit: Howdy children, howdy. Yes, I came home last night. I told Sun and South Wind and Gentle Rain about your trouble and the way the weather is today I guess they have commenced work. 14 PETER RABBIT HELPS THE CHILDREN Shirley : We are very thankful to you Peter Rabbit. Now we know many children will be saved the suf- fering that a late spring always brings. Boys and Girls: Sing — "Sweet Springtime." "Sweet Springtime" [To the tunc of "Bright Octohef','] "Oh, Sweet Springtime How we love you, Hear the trees call, All the pretty Spring Flower babies Come up one and all. Oh, Sweet Springtime, Sweetest Springtime, Hear the fairies sing, All the birds are flying homeward ; Robin's on the wing. [The song ''Apple Blossoms" may he sung instead, if preferred.] Jack : We must be going now, Peter Rabbit, so good-bye and good luck to you. We'll make a resolu- tion always to be kind to the bunnies. Eleanor : Come over to our house and get some lettuce whenever you are hungry, Peter. [Children go off stage.] Peter Rabbit : All right, I will. 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